James Cook University Postgraduate scholarship are the following:
International Merit Stipend
The JCU International Merit Stipend provides fortnightly payments of A$400 to assist with expenses throughout study at JCU, providing a strong GPA is maintained.
Scholarship eligibility is automatically assessed during the admissions process. Eligible candidates will receive an offer for their program of study and the International Merit Stipend concurrently.
| Student Level | Postgraduate coursework |
| Student Status | International; new students |
| Area of Study | Excluding but is not limited to, the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, and online and non-award programs. |
| Scholarship criteria/type | International; Living allowance |
| Scholarship Value | Value at AUD$400 per fortnight to assist with living expenses. Payments are made to student’s nominated bank account throughout the course duration provided the student meets ongoing eligibility. |
| Scholarship duration | Duration of student’s course* (ongoing GPA requirement applies) |
| Number of scholarships available | Varies |
| Application Open / Close | Automatically assessed when application is received |
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- be an international student, commencing studying at JCU for the first time
- be commencing study as a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student
- not be enrolling in Diplomas, End-on Honours degrees, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas or online and non-award programs
- not be enrolling via a JCU partnership are not be eligible for this scholarship and should refer to the JCU Partners scholarship
- if commencing an Undergraduate degree, demonstrate an ATAR of 65 (or equivalent)
- if commencing a Postgraduate degree, demonstrate 65% or above achievement where 50% is a pass mark of the student’s relevant qualificationa
How to apply?
Scholarship eligibility assessment is automatic during the JCU admissions process. There is no application requirement for this scholarship. Eligible candidates will receive an offer for their program of study and the International Merit Stipend concurrently.
Scholarship rules
Scholarship rules apply and will be provided to candidates at the time of offer.
International Excellence Scholarship
The James Cook University Postgraduate scholarship provides the JCU International Excellence Scholarship, which provides a 25% tuition fee reduction throughout the entire duration of approved full-degree study programs, provided recipients maintain a strong GPA each semester.
Scholarship eligibility assessment is automatic during the JCU admissions process. Eligible candidates will receive an offer for their program of study and the International Excellence Scholarship concurrently.
| Student Level | Postgraduate coursework |
| Student Status | International; new students |
| Area of Study | Excluding but is not limited to, the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, and online and non-award programs. |
| Scholarship criteria/type | International; Tuition fee scholarship |
| Scholarship Value | 25% off tuition fee |
| Scholarship duration | Duration of student’s course* (ongoing GPA requirement applies) |
| Number of scholarships available | Varies |
| Application Open / Close | Automatically assessed when application is received |
Eligibility
The International Excellence Scholarship is for eligible high-achieving students from the United States, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Papua New Guinea, Nigeria, Ghana, and the Middle East.
Australia Awards students and SACM students and all other government scholarships/sponsorships covering full tuition fees, international students transferring from joint programs, and study abroad and exchange students are not eligible.
Applicants must:
- be an international student, commencing studying at JCU for the first time
- be commencing study as a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student
- not be enrolling in Diplomas, End-on Honours degrees, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas or online and non-award programs
- not be enrolling via a JCU partnership are not be eligible for this scholarship and should refer to the JCU Partners scholarship
- if commencing an Undergraduate degree, demonstrate an ATAR of 65 (or equivalent)
- if commencing a Postgraduate degree, demonstrate 65% or above achievement where 50% is a pass mark of the student’s relevant qualification.
How to apply?
Scholarship eligibility assessment is automatic during the JCU admissions process. There is no application requirement for this scholarship. Eligible candidates will receive an offer for their program of study and the International Excellence Scholarship concurrently.
Scholarship rules
Scholarship rules apply and will be provided to candidates at the time of offer.
International On-Campus Accommodation Grant
This scholarship aims to support international full-degree students living and studying at JCU’s Cairns Nguma-bada campus.
Recipients will be passionate about, and interested in, leading on-campus activities during their time at JCU.
| Student Type | International |
| Area of Study | postgraduate coursework degree |
| Scholarship Value | Up to $3,700 once off payment |
| Applications Open | 31 October 2023 |
| Applications Close | 31 January 2024 |
| Number of scholarships available | 2 |
